English Coonhound Q&A

My fiance and I rescued a dog from the pound last year. We believe that he is a redtick coonhound especially after reading all of the traits and characteristics. I'm pretty sure that he isnt a full blooded redtick but I really have no idea. The pound had all of his papers (the previous owner kept them all and brought them in with him), so we know that he is now 3 years old. I'm afraid that we dont live in the right environment to raise a dog like him (apartment in a city). But we were afraid that he would be put to sleep if we didnt take him. He gets at least two long walks/runs a day when we allow him to "hunt" and sniff and do all the dog things he wants to do. He seems agressive towards dogs and doesnt heel very well. Is there a book or video that you recommend to help with his training? He has impvoved over the last year and we want to continue to help him. Sorry for the long question.

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We have a Redtick Coonhound that we got from the shelter. He wasn't leash trained when we got him. I recommend getting the Halti lead trainer. It works great and keeps them from pulling. Once they get the command down you can start to slowly wing them off it.


THIS HOUND SHOULD HAVE BEEN CULLED. SINCE IT WAS NOT YOU SHOULD DESTROY THE PAPERS DUE TO THE FACT BREEDING A TOP HOUND DOESNT HAPPEN OVERNIGHT. THERE ARE KENNEL NAMES AND HOUND NAMES THAT ARE GIVEN A "BLACK EYE" IF THE UNFIT OFFSPRING ARE NOT CULLED INSTEAD OF BEING SENT TO SHELTERS SO OTHERS CAN PICK THEM UP AND SAY HEY I HAVE THIS HOUND FROM SO AND SO THAT CANT RUN A COON FOR LIFE BUT... HE IS AGRESSIVE BECAUSE HIS INSTICT IS TO HUNT ANT KILL.. HUNTING SOMETIMES MAY WALK YOU 3-4 MILES A NIGHT. LET HIM OFF THE LEASH...YOU FOLLOW A COONHOUND.


Keep him on a leash and he will give you years of happiness. Get him exercise.



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